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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,508.14, 25,541.16 and 10,010.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,508.14, 25,541.16 and 10,010.27 is: 13,814.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,508.14 : 25,541.16 = 10,010.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,508.14/25,541.16 = 10,010.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,508.14x = 25,541.16 × 10,010.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,508.14x = 255,673,898.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,673,898.11/18,508.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,814.13

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